Danny Shapiro

Danny Shapiro is a Phoenix native and 2014 graduate of Arizona State University. He spent 3 years covering athletics in Beaumont, Texas, before coming to KTAR and Arizona Sports in 2018. He has been KTAR's lead editor for digital content since 2021. Follow him on X @DannyShapiro13.

ARIZONA NEWS | May 26, 2020
Phoenix City councilman wants to bring Republican convention to Valley

A Phoenix City councilman said Tuesday he hopes to bring the Republican National Convention to the Valley later this year if it is moved from North Carolina.
ARIZONA NEWS | May 26, 2020
Phoenix Zoo announces reopening date after 3 months of COVID-19 closure

The Phoenix Zoo has announced it will reopen in mid-June, almost three months after closing due to the coronavirus pandemic.
ARIZONA NEWS | May 20, 2020
Metro Phoenix restaurant owner says employees choosing unemployment

A metro Phoenix restaurant owner said some of her employees are choosing to continue receiving unemployment benefits rather than return to work.
ARIZONA NEWS | May 20, 2020
Ducey says Arizona making progress, will remain in first phase of reopening

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey said Wednesday that the state will remain in the first phase of reopening and is seeing good progress in recovering from the coronavirus outbreak.
ARIZONA NEWS | May 16, 2020
UArizona expanding coronavirus antibody testing program across state

The University of Arizona on Friday announced it will expand its coronavirus antibody testing program to have locations throughout the state.
ARIZONA NEWS | May 14, 2020
Tempe mayor wants more self-policing after issues at popular Mill Avenue bar

The mayor of Tempe wants more self-policing after social media posts showed a popular Mill Avenue bar appearing to not adhere to physical distancing guidelines following the reopening of dining rooms on Monday.
ARIZONA NEWS | May 13, 2020
Select viewpoints at Grand Canyon’s South Rim to reopen this week

The National Park Service announced Wednesday that select viewpoints at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon will begin to reopen later this week.
ARIZONA NEWS | May 13, 2020
Valley fitness center CEO describes reopening, social distancing plans

The founder and CEO of a metro Phoenix fitness center chain said Wednesday he has developed a plan for enhanced social distancing in preparation for reopening next week.
ARIZONA NEWS | May 9, 2020
Phoenix Indian Center collecting donations to help Navajo Nation

The Phoenix Indian Center is collecting donations to help members of the Navajo Nation that have been affected by the coronavirus outbreak.
ARIZONA NEWS | May 7, 2020
Former Arizona health director: Policy decisions conflict with virus modeling

The former director of the Arizona Department of Health Services said Thursday he believes the state's initial move to stop using researchers to model the coronavirus outbreak was made because of possible conflict with policy decisions.
ARIZONA NEWS | May 7, 2020
ASU, UA, NAU prepare for virtual graduations due to virus outbreak

Arizona's three state universities are gearing up to hold virtual graduation ceremonies because of the coronavirus outbreak.
ARIZONA NEWS | May 6, 2020
Arizona nonprofit CEO expects rise in foster care abuse cases after virus ends

The head of an Arizona nonprofit that supports foster care children said Tuesday he expects a rise in the amount of reported abuse and neglect cases following the end of the coronavirus outbreak.
ARIZONA NEWS | May 4, 2020
Ducey says dine-in service can resume at restaurants in Arizona on May 11

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey on Monday announced that restaurants can begin resuming dine-in service on a limited basis on May 11.
ARIZONA NEWS | May 4, 2020
Phoenix Fire Department surprises woman for 100th birthday celebration

The Phoenix Fire Department on Monday made a special house call to give a woman a proper 100th birthday celebration during the coronavirus outbreak.
ARIZONA NEWS | May 1, 2020
Valley fitness center CEO says Ducey’s modified order lacks industry clarity

The founder and CEO of a Valley-based fitness center said Friday he is frustrated Gov. Doug Ducey's modified "stay-at-home" order didn't provide clarity for his business or the industry.
ARIZONA NEWS | May 1, 2020
Luke AFB salutes Arizonans battling coronavirus with 15-plane flyover

The metro Phoenix skies were graced with more than a dozen high-powered military aircraft Friday afternoon for a tribute to health care workers, first responders and other personnel on the front lines of the battle against coronavirus in Arizona.
ARIZONA NEWS | May 1, 2020
Chandler nursing center reports 40 coronavirus cases, 4 resident deaths

A Chandler nursing center said Friday that 40 of its residents have tested positive for COVID-19 and four have died since the first case of the virus was reported last week in the facility.
ARIZONA NEWS | May 1, 2020
Christ: Saturday’s Arizona testing blitz available to anyone with symptoms

Arizona's top health official said a weekend initiative beginning Saturday to test tens of thousands of residents for coronavirus will be available to anyone who believes they have the virus.
ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 28, 2020
Former Republican Sen. Jeff Flake of Arizona says he won’t vote for Trump

Former U.S. Republican Sen. Jeff Flake of Arizona on Tuesday said he won't vote for President Donald Trump in November's general election.
ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 27, 2020
Phoenix mayor wants input on impending Gov. Ducey order decision

Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego said Monday she wants input on Gov. Ducey's impending decision on whether to extend or alter the state's "stay-at-home" order.
ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 24, 2020
Phoenix nurse says she felt like enemy at coronavirus restriction protest

A Phoenix nurse said Friday she was disheartened about the way protesters treated her earlier this week at a rally against Arizona's coronavirus restrictions.
ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 23, 2020
State officials move to make COVID-19 testing available to more Arizonans

Arizona's top health official said Thursday that the state is moving to make coronavirus testing available to more residents.
ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 22, 2020
Arizona AG warns of work-from-home scams during coronavirus outbreak

The Arizona Attorney General's Office is warning of scammers posting fake work-from-home job opportunities during the coronavirus outbreak.
ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 20, 2020
Lyft to stay at Phoenix Sky Harbor despite implementation of new fees

Ride-hailing company Lyft said Monday it would continue to operate at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport despite new fees that are set to go into effect at the beginning of May.